One for Sorrow: A Ghost Story by Mary Downing Hahn

One for Sorrow: A Ghost Story

Mary Downing Hahn

304 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction historical horror middle grade dark hopeful mysterious fast-paced
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Against the ominous backdrop of the influenza epidemic of 1918, Annie, a new girl at school, is claimed as best friend by Elsie, a classmate who is a tattletale, a liar, and a thief. Soon Annie makes other friends and finds herself joining them in...

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Community Reviews Summary of 394 reviews

Moods

dark 87%
tense 50%
sad 41%
emotional 37%
mysterious 33%
adventurous 8%
hopeful 8%
informative 4%
lighthearted 4%
reflective 4%

Pace

fast 43%
medium 39%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Plot: 26% | Character: 26%

Strong character development?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 20% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

No: 37% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 92% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 6% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.61

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